In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a widely used fertility treatment that involves fertilizing an egg with sperm outside of the body. The resulting embryo (or embryos) is then transferred to the uterus to (hopefully) implant and develop into a healthy pregnancy.
The quality of the sperm used in IVF plays a huge role in its success. Sperm health — including how well the sperm move (motility), their shape (morphology), and the total number of sperm (count) — are all important factors for successful fertilization and a healthy pregnancy.
This article will provide a comprehensive guide to sperm collection for IVF, specifically focusing on the possibility of collecting sperm at home.